Saunders island (77)
Greenland (to Denmark), Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: D1a
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Appat
Central coordinates: Latitude: 76.5667, Longitude: -70.0500
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 250
Area of KBA (km2): 126.92868
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An island with associated sea cliffs.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs.
Additional biodiversity: The site also holds breeding Fulmarus glacialis (5,000 individuals) and Cepphus grylle (100 individuals) (1987 data).
Habitats
Land use: not utilised (100%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 100 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: No serious threats are known at the site.